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Monday, November 16, 2015

Weekly Challenge #244

Good Monday morning everyone!

It's hard to believe that November is already half over. We've been enjoying above normal temperatures here in Saskatoon. The boys had a very long weekend and have been off school since Wednesday. (Thankfully they are both back in school this morning)

So, we sat down one evening and we drew contour portraits. I drew him, and he drew me.

happily drawing

Contour drawings are so great because you get an automatic pass on making it 'look good' and Chewie couldn't help giggling the entire time.

the finished piece

i look fantastic.

Sunday's weather was just beautiful, (for november) a sunny 6C (42.8F) so we took in the Santa Claus Parade for the first time ever. Remember: thanksgiving is in October in Canada.

The parade was long and the boys waffled between being bored and excited. but at least the company was excellent, and they got to sit beside their friends.

The crew

Chillin' with artoo

Chewie and his buddy are very into Pokemon and were delighted to see that they were wearing matching toques. (pronounced two-k, otherwise known as...what do you call them in the states? Woolen hats? Beanies?)

Which Pikachu is MY Pikachu?

The kids were upset because people kept standing in front of us, (I was too) and so we maneuvered our way to the front, just in time to see the big man himself. Welcome, Santa!

ho-ho-ho

I'm glad we went, because the weather was so nice. I honestly couldn't imagine standing outside all day in snowy cold weather - but i am a bit of a princess when it comes to being cold....

and i know that Winter is Coming....

hold me.

Weekly Challenge #244: "Tripoli Triptastic"
One of my most favourite tangles is Tripoli. It's my Mac N' Cheese, my go-to... it's what i do when i don't know what else to do. It surprises me that i haven't had a Tripoli challenge since it was released back in 2011.

This is a tangle that some people find difficult. So here are a few of my insights. Maybe they will help you, maybe they won't.

when i do Tripoli (and also the tangle Quandry) I want to make sure that the spaces between my triangles are the same. The consistent spacing really helps in this one. I also think that many people get hung up on making sure all the triangles are perfect equilateral triangles.

It's like i always say:

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Okay, well, maybe that wasn't me.... maybe that was Salvador Dali, but i stand by it.

besides, tripoli is much more fun when you allow your triangles to do their own THANNNGGG.

is this helping?

and here's another:

Another Pink on Renaissance tile.... still trying to master it

Have a great week!!

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23 comments:

Laura your first tile is wonderful but the second one knocked my socks off it is so gorgeous! Thanks for the challenge.....and I love, as always the sharing of your life. What a budding artist you have in Chewie!

Your "tripol" posting was inspiring and I went back to Rick and Maria`s 2011 posting to get all the steps. I love it and will use it often, I am sure! My friend Jo-Ann Strong showed me a different way to make a 6-pointed star that comes out similar to tripoli and I can post it for you if you like and if you tell me where I can do that.

Good challenge. I think this tangle and I have finally declared a truce!I remember drawing with my kids at that age. I picked up a copy of "Drawing With Children" since my drawing skills were marginal at the time and they took to it like fish to water!

I love this one! Tripoli is a favorite/go to tangle of mine, too. I find that it versatile enough to be a talented lead, or a colorful peanut gallery in my tangles. I'm so glad you do these weeklies, they are nice to pull me back into tangling when I get overwhelmed.

Thanks Laura, for the challenge and the beautiful pink on Renaissance tile. And thanks too for the "Art Before Breakfast" book tip. I love those little books like that and "Steal Like an Artist" and "Show Your Work" by Austin Kleon.

I see I'm not the only one who is challenged by Tripoli. I'm very happy to have taken another shot at it. As long as I can let it go organic and wonky, I'm good. Otherwise, not so much.

I haven't really used Tripoli before. My first tries didn't come out very well - the spacing was my real challenge. But, like life, if you keep trying it eventually works. Thank you for the challenge using this tangle. I actually had fun with it. I'll use it more now and I'm sure it will get better each time.

I've always admired other artists work with Tripoli, however I could never get the hang of it..... until now!! Great challenge Laura! Tripoli has become my new favourite tangle. I love all the variations for "filling" the triangles! And I love that you and your family are able to enjoy our great Canadian sunny fall weather, despite the mild temperature! :))

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